An infographic created to teach about the Behaviorism learning theory. It is colourful and informative without being too long and difficult to understand. Something you would see in a classroom or course curriculum.
A short and informative video on meditation for stress relief. It is designed to teach a basic skill such as meditation to learners who have very little knowledge in the subject. The design of the video shows thought and consideration towards accessibility for all learners. For example, contrast between text and background is well done. The content is written in plain, clear language. The images are relaxing and the narration is clear, calm, articulate with no background noise.
This video was designed to teach the basic skill of mindfulness and relaxation to younger learners who have very little knowledge in the subject. With fun animations, it is geared towards a younger audience who can benefit from learning about mindfulness and relaxation. The bright contrasting colours keeps learners engaged in the information. The design of the video shows thought and consideration towards accessibility for all learners. The content is written in plain, clear language. The images are engaging and the narration is clear, calm, articulate with no background noise.
This video was designed to teach learners how to make pasta from scratch. Using clipped videos and gifs that are free to use on the internet, I was able to put together a medium length informative video that guides learners through the process step by step. Instructions are on the screen to follow along with and the narration is clear and fun. The embedded videos also assist with visual learners who would watch the video and follow along with the instructions.
Conducting a Learners Needs Assessment involves gathering both objective and subjective data from potential users to determine the necessity of a proposed course and to inform its development. It begins by asking: What do I need to know about the learners? Objective data encompasses factors such as age range, gender, employment field, and education level, while subjective data delves into their interest in the course, familiarity with technology, attitudes towards online learning, and learning preferences.
Crafting questions around categories such as entry behaviors, prior knowledge, attitudes towards training, motivation, and education and ability can provide valuable insights. These questions aim to uncover whether learners possess the necessary prerequisites, their existing knowledge on the topic, their receptiveness to the training, their intrinsic motivation, and their educational background and skill level. By meticulously analyzing these aspects, educators can tailor course content and delivery methods to effectively meet the needs of learners.
This Learners' Needs Assessment was completed for the eTool Miro.